Ben Richardson

Ben Richardson

CanadaCanadaActive
Born
Jan 1, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 800 m

Ben Richardson is a Canada sprinter, born on January 1, 1995. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 50.90 in the 400m, 1:49.90 in the 800m, 3:46.44 in the 1500m, 4:06.02 in the Mile and 4:18.96 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Canada.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:18.72
2026 season best1:53.00Jul 21, 2026 · Varsity Stadium, Toronto
Personal best · 800 m1:49.90
Last competitionUniversity of Toronto Track Club - Twilight 4Jul 21, 2026 · 1:53.00

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:18.72, 800 m 1:49.90, 2026 season best 1:53.00 (Jul 21, 2026, Varsity Stadium, Toronto (CAN)) · Last competition: University of Toronto Track Club - Twilight 4, Jul 21, 2026, 1:53.00 · 31 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mOR 2016Canada 400 m all-time list50.90806 pts–
800mToronto 2019Canada 800 m all-time list1:49.901,029 pts–
1500mHamilton 2023Canada 1500 m all-time list3:46.441,022 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20244:06.021,054 pts–
Mile2016Canada Mile all-time list4:18.96855 pts–
3000mToronto 2019Canada 3000 m all-time list8:29.37891 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:53.00–Jul 21, 2026University of Toronto Track Club - Twilight 4
2025600m-short-track Indoor1:22.24–Feb 1, 2025York Open
2025600m Indoor1:22.24–Feb 1, 2025York Open
2025800m Indoor1:52.58–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:52.58–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20251000m Indoor2:30.22–Jan 18, 2025Fred Foot Classic, Bruce Kidd Field House, Toronto (i)
20251000m-short-track Indoor2:30.22–Jan 18, 2025Fred Foot Classic, Bruce Kidd Field House, Toronto (i)
2024800m 1:51.88–Jul 16, 2024Toronto Track 800m Night
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben Richardson's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:18.72, set on Feb 4, 2016.

Ben Richardson competes in the Mile Short Track and 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:53.00, set on Jul 21, 2026 in Varsity Stadium, Toronto (CAN). Last competition: University of Toronto Track Club - Twilight 4 on Jul 21, 2026, 1:53.00.